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Asked by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-BrownConservativeHouse of Commons CommissionTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 100253

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the budget is for Strategic Estates in the next financial year.

Answered by Nick Smith

The Commission expects to consider the Administration’s Estimate for 2026/27 in February 2026, which will include the final budget for Strategic Estates.

In 2025/26 the Strategic Estates budget is £104m resource and £201.2m capital. This is a bicameral budget and House of Commons share is £79.3m resource and £171.6 capital.

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